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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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